Huberman Lab discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For

In this episode I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana) including the biological mechanisms underlying its effects on the mind and body its known medical applications its impact on libido creativity hunger hormones and more. I also cover the known adverse health consequences of chronic and even acute (one-time) use and the factors that determine if cannabis is helpful or harmful. Additionally I detail how the various strains of cannabis: sativa indica and hybrid strains can produce such divergent effects depending on the strain type THC-to-CBD ratio total dosage and frequency of use. I review why cannabis can impact speech patterns and one’s propensity to develop anxiety/depression during and after use and in some individuals paranoia. As the legal landscape for cannabis is rapidly evolving this episode should interest a wide audience including former/current cannabis users those in the medical sports law enforcement and educational communities and of course children teenagers and parents. Thank you to our sponsors AG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Maui Nui: https://mauinuivenison.com/huberman Thesis: https://takethesis.com/huberman Supplements from Momentous https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman Huberman Lab Premium https://hubermanlab.com/premium For the full show notes visit hubermanlab.com Timestamps (00:00:00) Cannabis (Marijuana) (00:04:46) New: Huberman Lab Premium (00:07:03) Tool: Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Sleep & Anxiety (00:10:08) Levels Thesis InsideTracker (00:14:01) Momentous Supplements (00:15:08) Cannabis Strains Psychoactive Compounds: THC & CBD (00:19:34) Sativa vs. Indica Stimulant vs. Relaxation Effects (00:25:55) Hybrid Cannabis Strains Type 1 2 & 3 Strains (00:30:41) AG1 (Athletic Greens) (00:31:56) Naturally Occurring Receptors: Nicotinic & Cannabinoid Receptors (CB1) (00:40:35) THC CBD vs. Endogenous Cannabinoids Dependence (00:43:14) Endogenous Cannabinoids Cannabinoid Receptors & Nervous System Function (00:53:07) Biological Effects of Cannabis (00:56:29) Cannabis Sativa & Subjective Effects: Mood Stress Alertness Paranoia (01:04:58) Cannabis Indica & Subjective Effects Memory Dosage (01:09:41) Brain Areas Affected by THC & CBD Side Effects (01:16:08) Creativity: Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking & Dopamine (01:26:41) Does Cannabis Increase Creativity? (01:35:08) Chronic Cannabis Use & Changes in Speech Patterns (01:46:46) Cannabis & Libido Dopamine & Prolactin (01:56:55) Cannabis & Hormones: Prolactin Testosterone Estrogen & Fertility (02:06:53) Smoking/Vaping Tobacco or Cannabis & Negative Health Consequences (02:10:06) Avoiding Cannabis During Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Fetal Neural Development (02:18:13) Negative Health Consequences of Cannabis Anxiety & Depression Tolerance (02:25:57) Cannabis Use & Adolescence/Young Adulthood Predisposition to Psychosis (02:34:36) Adolescent Cannabis Use: Brain Development & Mental Health Disorders (02:41:44) Cannabis & Pain Management Divergent Effects of Cannabis (02:44:54) Zero-Cost Support YouTube Feedback Spotify & Apple Reviews Sponsors Huberman Lab Premium Momentous Supplements Neural Network Newsletter Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn  Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer

The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body | Episode 92

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